Textile Designer - Knitwear

$30.00-40.00/hour
1st Shift
Contract

Position Summary
Response Technologies is seeking a Textile Designer with STOLL flat knitting experience to support the development of high-performance textile products. This role is ideal for a strong knitwear designer proficient in STOLL M1+ software, capable of building clean, production-ready knit programs, and comfortable working in a collaborative, technically oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and program knit structures using STOLL M1+ (M1plus).
• Develop prototypes on STOLL flat knitting machines (CMS series preferred).
• Translate product concepts into functional knit designs.
• Optimize knit structures for fit, durability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Troubleshoot knit issues (yarn behavior, tension, defects).
• Maintain organized libraries of knit programs and standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in knitwear design or knit programming.
• Hands-on experience with STOLL flat knitting machines.
• Proficiency in STOLL M1+ software.
• Strong understanding of yarns and knit structures.
• Ability to independently develop and refine knit programs.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performance or technical textiles.
• Familiarity with ADF / rapid prototyping environments.
• Exposure to coated or laminated textile systems.

Education Requirement

• Minimum, HS Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree encouraged.
• Portfolio required.